Our River Center project is officially underway! The construction company has put up the fence and brought in the construction trailer, and workers will begin the renovation within the next few days. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this possible. We will be posting periodically to keep you updated on our progress.

]]>http://westportwatershed.org/2018/12/river-center-construction-underway/feed/0NEW – 2019 WRWA Calendarhttp://westportwatershed.org/2018/09/new-2019-wrwa-calendar/
http://westportwatershed.org/2018/09/new-2019-wrwa-calendar/#respondSat, 01 Sep 2018 10:12:06 +0000http://westportwatershed.org/?p=3032The new 2019 WRWA calendar is in! This edition comes with Westport River tides and heights. The colorful photos for the new calendar were taken by local photographers as part of our annual photo contest.

Calenders are $20 and available at WRWA’s office, or at the following retail locations: Lees Market, Partners Village Store, Dedee Shattuck Gallery. For out-of-towners, contact us and we can mail you one.

We are pleased to share a report on our Watershed Education Program led by WRWA Education Director, Shelli Costa. We are proud of the accomplishments and of the long term positive impact our Education programs have on local students. The Watershed Education Program is an interdisciplinary, environmental education program developed by WRWA in collaboration with teachers from the watershed schools. The key to successful pollution prevention and preservation of our watershed resources is to provide the future stewards of the region with the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to become effective decision makers. The Westport River Watershed Alliance firmly believes this can be accomplished through hands-on programs, and creative thinking skills emphasized in our Watershed Education Program.

Date: Thursday, December 6th,

Time: 4 pm – 6 pm

Location: WRWA’s office 1151 Main Road, Westport, MA

Please join the Westport River Watershed Alliance Board of Directors and Staff on December 6, 2018 for a holiday open house. Stop by for some holiday cheer and to celebrate the year’s accomplishments. WRWA wishes you and your family a wonderful holiday season.

Enjoy some beer from Buzzards Bay Brewing, and take an art lesson from local artists Pam Clarkson and Barbara Healy at the Shattuck Gallery on March 2, 5 to 7 p.m. The fee is $40, or become a new WRWA member for $50 and get in for no additional charge. Fee covers the cost of all materials, food and refreshments.
Space is limited to 15.

Our sixth annual Winter Art Show will take place during the week of February 20- March 9 at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery in Westport. This year, our contributing artists will transform old oars and paddles into works of art. Over 50 old oars were donated.This event is a fun distraction from the winter doldrums, and also an important fundraiser for WRWA. The silent auction will conclude on Saturday, March 9, with the reception from 5 to 7.

]]>http://westportwatershed.org/2017/01/oars-and-paddles-winter-art-show/feed/0It’s Back! WRWA photo contesthttp://westportwatershed.org/2016/02/its-back-wrwa-photo-contest/
http://westportwatershed.org/2016/02/its-back-wrwa-photo-contest/#respondSun, 21 Feb 2016 17:00:23 +0000http://westportwatershed.org/?p=3232The Watershed Alliance will revive the traditional photo contest for the 2017 Calendar. We will be looking for landscape and nature photos that show the unique beauty and diversity of the Westport River Watershed. Photos from all seasons are being sought.

To submit an image send your color digital images of nature in the watershed (i.e. the river, streams, wildlife, plants, etc.) to WRWA. Please limit 10 pictures per person. Pictures should be submitted as JPGs. Certain image criteria must be met in order for the image to be used in the calendar. Image size should be no smaller than 10 x 8 inches (pixel dimensions 3000 x 2400). Image resolution should be 300 dpi or greater. File size should be 1MB or greater. Deadline for image submission is May 1, 2016.

Each image should be given a title by the artist. Please name the image file to match the image title. The artist should also include their name, so that they can be credited in the calendar. Questions about criteria and image submissions can be emailed to Steve Connors at outreach@wrwa.com or call 508-636-3016. By sending in your pictures you are allowing WRWA to use your pictures to inspire the appreciation and celebration of Westport’s natural resources.

Independent judges will select the 13 best photos (one for the cover). Questions? Call us at 508-636-3016. Send us your best watershed photo!